Publisher: Sher Music
Rick Lawn - Jazz Scores and Analysis, Vol. 2: Strings and Other Things
438 Pages

Following the great success of Jazz Scores and Analysis, Vol.1, Richard Lawn has created another masterpiece: Jazz Scores and Analysis, Vol.2

As the title suggests, Vol. 2 includes:
Orchestral jazz writing with strings, by masters of the artform:
 • Eddie Sauter
 • Oliver Nelson
 • Pat Williams
 • Claus Ogerman
 • Jeff Beal
 • Chris Potter
 • Vince Mendoza
 • Chuck Owen
 • Miho Hazama
 • Tim Garland

•  • Annotated full scores
•  • Analysis of each score
•  • Online access to interviews with each living composer

These scores all feature great string writing, along with more normal jazz orchestral instrumentation.
Among the many highlights of this book is a previously unknown and unavailable score of Oliver Nelson's Piece For Studio Orchestra and Soloist, and an Eddie Sauter composition from Stan Getz's classic Focus album.

 Wow, I wish I could have had this book 20 years ago! Here we have overviews, detailed analyses and annotated full scores of compositions by ten masters of writing for strings. It is an absolute treasure trove of information that will inspire anyone interested in jazz composition.”
— Jim McNeely

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Jazz Scores and Analysis, Vol.1
Jazz Scores and Analysis, Vol.2